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    Craig Counsell

    CraigCounsell

    • Shortstop
    • Birthdate
      21/8/1970
    • BAT/THR
      Left/Right
    • Birthplace
      South Bend, IN
    • College
      Notre Dame

    Career Stats

    • AVG
      .255
    • HR
      42
    • RBI
      390
    • OPS
      .686
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    Biography

    Position Shortstop
    Birthdate21/8/1970
    BAT/THRLeft/Right
    BirthplaceSouth Bend, IN
    CollegeNotre Dame

    Career History

    Milwaukee Brewers
    Milwaukee Brewers2004-2004, 2007-2011 (6 Seasons)
    Arizona Diamondbacks
    Arizona Diamondbacks2000-2003, 2005-2006 (6 Seasons)
    Los Angeles          Dodgers
    Los Angeles Dodgers1999*-1999 (1 Season)
    Florida              Marlins
    Florida Marlins1997*-1999* (3 Seasons)
    Colorado             Rockies
    Colorado Rockies1995-1995, 1997-1997* (2 Seasons)

    Career Highlights

    NLCS MVP
    NLCS MVP
    2001

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